Safe Assign

Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) ® 2.
Project Name: Blackboard SafeAssign
Last Revision Date: 12 September 2019
Revision: 1.0
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Table of contents
Blackboard SafeAssign Accessibility Conformance Report............1
Terminology................................................................................................................................ 2
Section 508 Chapter 1: Application and Administration .......................................... 3
Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements ............................................................. 3
WCAG 2.1 Report ............................................................................................................... 3
Section 508 Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC) ......................... 13
Section 508 Chapter 4: Hardware ................................................................................... 14
Section 508 Chapter 5: Software ..................................................................................... 18
Section 508 Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services ............................ 20
Standard EN 301 549 ........................................................................................................... 21
Legal disclaimer ..................................................................................................................... 39
Blackboard SafeAssign Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® 2.3 Version 1.0
Name of Blackboard SafeAssign

product/version:
Product description: Web application
Date: 12 September 2019
Contact information Elizabeth Simister, Product Accessibility Manager,
elizabeth.simister@blackboard.com
Notes
Evaluation methods This conformance report is based on the results of an accessibility audit
used: conducted by The Paciello Group on a representative sample of
pages/components, for the purpose of assessing compliance with the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
The following applications were used as part of the audit to identify

potential accessibility issues:
 Desktop browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, and
Safari.
 Assistive technologies: JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
 Accessibility testing tools: Color Contrast Analyzer, Web
Accessibility Toolbar, aViewer, and AccExplorer.
Applicable This report covers the degree of conformance for the following
standards/guidelines accessibility standards/guidelines:
 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A/AA.
 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level A/AA.
 Revised Section 508.
 Standard EN 301 549.
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Terminology
The terms used in the conformance level information are defined as follows:
 Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion
without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
 Partially supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
 Does not support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
 Not applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
 Not evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can only be
used in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
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Section 508 Chapter 1: Application and Administration
This accessibility conformance report is based on the Revised 508 Standards which incorporates
WCAG 2.0 by reference.
Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements

As Blackboard SafeAssign is a web application, the following standards specifically apply:
 All Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level A and Level AA, available at
http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20.
 Section 508 Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC).
 Section 508 Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for
full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as
documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
WCAG 2.1 Report
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
Criteria Conformance level Remarks and explanations
1.1.1 Non-text Content Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application provides text
alternatives for non-text items.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web
(Prerecorded) application does not have
prerecorded audio-only or
prerecorded video-only media.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application does not have
prerecorded audio content.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web
Alternative (Prerecorded) application does not have
prerecorded video content.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web
application exposes most
semantics, with one exception:
 The identification and

hierarchy of some headings
does not match the visual or
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semantic structure of the

content.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence Supports The correct reading sequence is

meaningful throughout the
Blackboard SafeAssign web
application.
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application does not rely on
sensory characteristics for
instructions.
1.4.1 Use of Color Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application does not on color-
alone to convey information.
1.4.2 Audio Control Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application does not have audio
content.
2.1.1 Keyboard Supports All functionality is operable using

the keyboard-alone in the
application.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application does not cause a
keyboard trap.
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web
(2.1 only) application does not provide
keyboard shortcuts.
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable Not applicable Timeouts are managed by the

Blackboard Learn web application
and are not applicable to
SafeAssign
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web
application does not have content
that blinks, scrolls, or updates
regularly.
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2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

Threshold application does not have flashing
content.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application does not contain
blocks of content that are
repeated on multiple pages, and
includes structural markup to
facilitate navigation.
2.4.2 Page Titled Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application has a descriptive page
title.
2.4.3 Focus Order Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application has a meaningful
focus order with one exception:
 Buttons are used for

reference numbers, but they
do not perform an action.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web
application has meaningful link
phrases.
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (2.1 only) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web
application does not use multi-
pointer/multi-touch interactions
or path-based gestures.
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (2.1 Supports For all content that can be
only) operated using a single pointer,
the down-event of the pointer is
not used to execute any part of
the function.
2.5.3 Label in Name (2.1 only) Partially supports For most user interface
components with labels that
include text or images of text, the
accessible name of the
component contains the text that
is presented visually, with
exceptions:
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 There is a mismatch between

the visible link phrase and the
accessible name for the “View
originality report – old
design” link.
 Citation reference links
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (2.1 only) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web
application does not feature
functionality that can be operated
by device or user motion.
3.1.1 Language of Page Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application identifies the default
language for the page.
3.2.1 On Focus Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application does not cause a
change of context on focus.
3.2.2 On Input Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application does not cause an
unexpected change of context
when interacting with elements.
3.3.1 Error Identification Not applicable There are no error messages in

the Blackboard SafeAssign web
application.
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application has visible labels for
form controls
4.1.1 Parsing Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

application has some minor
parsing errors, but none that
adversely affect accessibility.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web
application provides the correct
name, role, state, and other
important accessibility
information for most form
controls, with the following
exceptions.
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 Buttons are used for

reference numbers, but they
do not perform an action.
 The accessible names
provided for some interface
elements are not appropriate
for the element’s purpose.
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
1.2.4 Captions (Live) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application does not have
live audio content.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application does not have
video content.
1.3.4 Orientation (2.1 only) Supports All content and functionality

in the Blackboard SafeAssign
web application is presented
and usable at different
orientations.
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (2.1 only) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign
web application does not
contain any input fields
collecting information about
the user.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application has sufficient
contrast between the
foreground and background
colors, with the following
exception:
 Highlighted text has

insufficient contrast when
the mouse is hovered
over the content.
1.4.4 Resize text Supports Text is resizable to 200%

throughout the Blackboard
SafeAssign web application
without a loss of content or
functionality.
1.4.5 Images of Text Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

contain images of text.
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1.4.10 Reflow (2.1 only) Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application can be
resized to a width of 320 CSS
pixels / a height of 256 CSS
pixels without loss of content
or functionality, and without
requiring scrolling in two
dimensions.
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (2.1 only) Supports The visual presentation of

interface components and
graphical objects in the
application has a contrast
ratio of at least 3:1.
1.4.12 Text Spacing (2.1 only) Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application allows for
relevant text style properties
to be changed without loss of
content or functionality.
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (2.1 Partially supports Content that appears on
only) hover or focus in the
application is dismissible,
hoverable, and persistent with
one exception:
 Custom tooltips are

shown on focus and hover
for controls in the
Compare Citations
disclosure panel, but the
pointer cannot be moved
from the trigger control to
the tooltip without the
tooltip disappearing.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application is a single
screen.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels Supports Headings and labels are

descriptive throughout the
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application.
2.4.7 Focus Visible Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application has a visible
indication of focus
throughout, with the
following exception:
 Focus can be masked by

the Compare Citations
disclosure panels if the
user navigates out
without closing the
disclosure panel.
3.1.2 Language of Parts Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

contain text with a change in
language.
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application has a
consistent navigation
mechanism.
3.2.4 Consistent Identification Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application components
are identified consistently.
3.3.3 Error Suggestion Not applicable There are no error messages

in the Blackboard SafeAssign
web application.
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

Financial, Data) web application does not have
legal commitments or
financial transaction.
4.1.3 Status Messages (2.1 only) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign
provide status messages.
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Success Criteria, Level AAA
Notes:
1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded) Not evaluated
1.2.7 Extended Audio Description Not evaluated

(Prerecorded)
1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded) Not evaluated
1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) Not evaluated
1.3.6 Identify Purpose (2.1 only) Not evaluated
1.4.6 Contrast Enhanced Not evaluated
1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio Not evaluated
1.4.8 Visual Presentation Not evaluated
1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception) Not evaluated

Control
2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception) Not evaluated
2.2.3 No Timing Not evaluated
2.2.4 Interruptions Not evaluated
2.2.5 Re-authenticating Not evaluated
2.2.6 Timeouts (2.1 only) Not evaluated
2.3.2 Three Flashes Not evaluated
2.3.3 Animation from Interactions (2.1 Not evaluated

only)
2.4.8 Location Not evaluated
2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) Not evaluated
2.4.10 Section Headings Not evaluated
2.5.5 Target Size (2.1 only) Not evaluated
2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms Not evaluated

(2.1 only)
3.1.3 Unusual Words Not evaluated
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3.1.4 Abbreviations Not evaluated
3.1.5 Reading Level Not evaluated
3.1.6 Pronunciation Not evaluated
3.2.5 Change on Request Not evaluated
3.3.5 Help Not evaluated
3.3.6 Error Prevention (All) Not evaluated
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Section 508 Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
302.1 Without Vision Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application provides the
name, role, state, and other
important accessibility
information for most
interface elements.
302.2 With Limited Vision Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application can be used
with limited vision.
302.3 Without Perception of Color Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

web application can be used
without color perception.
302.4 Without Hearing Supports No issues were identified

that would impact this
criterion.
302.5 With Limited Hearing Supports No issues were identified

criterion.
302.6 Without Speech Supports No issues were identified

criterion.
302.7 With Limited Manipulation Supports No issues were identified

criterion.
302.8 With Limited Reach and Supports No issues were identified

Strength that would impact this
criterion.
302.9 With Limited Language, Supports No issues were identified

Cognitive, and Learning Abilities that would impact this
criterion.
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Section 508 Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Blackboard SafeAssign is not a hardware product.
402 Closed Functionality
402.1 General
402.2 Speech-Output Enabled
402.2.1 Information Displayed Not applicable

On-Screen
402.2.2 Transactional Outputs Not applicable
402.2.3 Speech Delivery Type Not applicable

and Coordination
402.2.4 User Control Not applicable
402.2.5 Braille Instructions Not applicable
402.3 Volume
402.3.1 Private Listening Not applicable
402.3.2 Non-private Listening Not applicable
402.4 Characters on Display Not applicable

Screens
402.5 Characters on Variable Not applicable

Message Signs
403 Biometrics
403.1 General Not applicable
404 Preservation of Information

Provided for Accessibility
405 Privacy
406 Standard Connections
407 Operable Parts
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407.2 Contrast Not applicable
407.3 Input Controls
407.3.1 Tactilely Discernible Not applicable
407.3.2 Alphabetic Keys Not applicable
407.3.3 Numeric Keys Not applicable
407.4 Key Repeat Not applicable
407.5 Timed Response Not applicable
407.6 Operation Not applicable
407.7 Tickets, Fare Cards, and Not applicable

Keycards
407.8 Reach, Height and Depth
407.8.1 Vertical Reference Plane Not applicable
407.8.1.1 Vertical Plane for Side Not applicable

Reach
407.8.1.2 Vertical Plane for Not applicable

Forward Reach
407.8.2 Side Reach Not applicable
407.8.2.1 Unobstructed Side Not applicable

Reach
407.8.2.2 Obstructed Side Reach Not applicable
407.8.3 Forward Reach Not applicable
407.8.3.1 Unobstructed Forward Not applicable

Reach
407.8.3.2 Obstructed Forward Not applicable

Reach
407.8.3.2.1 Operable Part Height Not applicable

for ICT with Obstructed Forward
Reach
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407.8.3.2.2 Knee and Toe Space Not applicable

under ICT with Obstructed
Forward Reach
408 Display Screens
408.2 Visibility Not applicable
408.3 Flashing Not applicable
409 Status Indicators
410 Color Coding
411 Audible Signals
412 ICT with Two-Way Voice

Communication
412.2 Volume Gain
412.2.1 Volume Gain for Wireline Not applicable

Telephones
412.2.2 Volume Gain for Non- Not applicable

Wireline ICT
412. 3 Interference Reduction

and Magnetic Coupling
412.3.1 Wireless Handsets Not applicable
412.3.2 Wireline Handsets Not applicable
412.4 Digital Encoding of Speech Not applicable
412.5 Real-Time Text Not applicable

Functionality
412.6 Caller ID Not applicable
412.7 Video Communication Not applicable
413 Closed Caption Processing

Technologies
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413.1.1 Decoding and Display of Not applicable

Closed Captions
413.1.2 Pass-Through of Closed Not applicable

Caption Data
414 Audio Description Processing

Technologies
414.1.1 Digital Television Tuners Not applicable
414.1.2 Other ICT Not applicable
415 User Controls for Captions

and Audio Descriptions
415.1.1 Caption Controls Not applicable
415.1.2 Audio Description Not applicable

Controls
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Section 508 Chapter 5: Software
Notes: Blackboard SafeAssign is not a software product.
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of Refer to the WCAG 2.1 Refer to the WCAG 2.1
WCAG 2.1 AA section. section.
502 Interoperability with

Assistive Technology
502.2.1 User Control of Not applicable

Accessibility Features
502.2.2 No Disruption of Not applicable

Accessibility Features
502.3 Accessibility Services
502.3.1 Object Information Not applicable
502.3.2 Modification of Object Not applicable

Information
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Not applicable

Headers
502.3.4 Values Not applicable
502.3.5 Modification of Values Not applicable
502.3.6 Label Relationships Not applicable
502.3.7 Hierarchical Not applicable

Relationships
502.3.8 Text Not applicable
502.3.9 Modification of Text Not applicable
502.3.10 List of Actions Not applicable
502.3.11 Actions on Objects Not applicable
502.3.12 Focus Cursor Not applicable
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Not applicable

Cursor
502.3.14 Event Notification Not applicable
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502.4 Platform Accessibility Not applicable

Features
503 Applications
503.2 User Preferences Not applicable
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces Not applicable
503.4 User Controls for Captions

and Audio Description
503.4.1 Caption Controls Not applicable
503.4.2 Audio Description Not applicable

Controls
504 Authoring Tools
504.2 Content Creation or Editing Not applicable

(if not authoring tool, enter “not
applicable”)
504.2.1 Preservation of Not applicable

Information Provided for
Accessibility in Format
Conversion
504.2.2 PDF Export Not applicable
504.3 Prompts Not applicable
504.4 Templates Not applicable
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Section 508 Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes:
601.1 Scope
602 Support Documentation
602.2 Accessibility and Supports The documentation for

Compatibility Features Blackboard SafeAssign lists and
explains the accessibility and
compatibility features of the
product.
602.3 Electronic Support Partially supports The documentation mostly

Documentation complies with WCAG 2.1 A/AA,
but there may be older
content posted that has not
been verified for accessibility.
602.4 Alternate Formats for Not applicable All necessary documentation

Non-Electronic Support for Blackboard SafeAssign is
Documentation provided electronically.
603 Support Services
603.2 Information on Not applicable Blackboard SafeAssign does

Accessibility and not offer support services.
Compatibility Features
603.3 Accommodation of Partially supports Support services for

Communication Needs Blackboard SafeAssign are
provided via email and phone
support, which may not be
accessible to some users.
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Standard EN 301 549
EN 301 549 Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements
Notes:
Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
4.2.1 Usage without vision Partially supports Refer to Section 508 302.1
Without Vision
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Supports No issues were identified that
would impact this criterion.
4.2.3 Usage without perception of Supports No issues were identified that
color would impact this criterion.
4.2.4 Usage without hearing Supports No issues were identified that
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing Supports No issues were identified that
4.2.6 Usage without vocal Supports No issues were identified that
capability would impact this criterion.
4.2.7 Usage with limited Supports No issues were identified that
manipulation or strength would impact this criterion.
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Supports No issues were identified that
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive Supports No issues were identified that
seizure triggers would impact this criterion.
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition Supports No issues were identified that
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EN 301 549 Functional Accessible Requirements: 5 Generic Requirements
Notes: Blackboard SafeAssign does not contain functionality limited by characteristics that
prevents a user from attaching, installing, or using assistive technology.
5.1 Closed functionality
5.1.1 Introduction (informative)
5.1.2 General
5.1.2.1 Closed functionality Not applicable
5.1.2.2 Assistive technology Not applicable
5.1.3 Non-visual access
5.1.3.1 General Not applicable
5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery Not applicable
including speech
5.1.3.3 Auditory output Not applicable
correlation
5.1.3.4 Speech output user Not applicable
control
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic Not applicable
interruption
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non- Not applicable
text content
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video Not applicable
information
5.1.3.8 Masked entry Not applicable
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal Not applicable
data
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio Not applicable
output
5.1.3.11 Private listening volume Not applicable
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume Not applicable
5.1.3.13 Volume reset Not applicable
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages Not applicable
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5.1.3.15 Non-visual error Not applicable
identification
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets and Not applicable
transactional outputs
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text Not applicable
enlargement
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory Not applicable
information
5.1.6 Operation without
keyboard interface
5.1.6.1 Closed functionality Not applicable
5.1.6.2 Input focus Not applicable
5.2 Activation of accessibility Not applicable
features
5.3 Biometrics Not applicable
5.4 Preservation of accessibility Not applicable
information during conversation
5.5 Operable parts
5.5.1 Means of operation Not applicable
5.5.2 Operable parts Not applicable
discernibility
5.6 Locking or toggle controls
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status Not applicable
5.6.2 Visual status Not applicable
5.7 Key repeat Not applicable
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance Not applicable
5.9 Simultaneous user actions Not applicable
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EN 301 549 Functional Accessible Requirements: 6 ICT with two-way voice
communication
Notes: Blackboard SafeAssign does not contain functionality relating to, nor does it require/rely
on, two-way voice communication.
6.1 Audio bandwidth for speech Not applicable
(informative recommendation)
6.2 Real-time Text (RTT)
functionality
6.2.1 RTT provision
6.2.1.1 RTT communication Not applicable
6.2.1.2 Concurrent voice and text Not applicable
6.2.2 Display of Real-time text
6.2.2.1 Visually distinguishable Not applicable
display
6.2.2.2 Programmatically Not applicable
determinable send and receive
direction
6.2.3 Interoperability Not applicable
6.2.4 Real-time text Not applicable
responsiveness
6.3 Caller ID Not applicable
6.4 Alternatives to voice-based Not applicable
services
6.5 Video communication
6.5.1 General (informative) Not applicable
6.5.2 Resolution Not applicable
6.5.3 Frame rate Not applicable
6.5.4 Synchronization between Not applicable
audio and video
6.6 Alternatives to video-based Not applicable
services
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EN 301 549 Functional Accessible Requirements: 7 ICT with video capabilities

7.1 Caption processing
technology
7.1.1 Captioning playback Supports
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization Supports
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning Not applicable
7.2 Audio description technology
7.2.1 Audio description playback Not applicable
7.2.2 Audio description Not applicable
synchronization
7.2.3 Preservation of audio Not applicable
description
7.3 User controls for captions Not applicable
and audio description
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EN 301 549 Functional Accessible Requirements: 8 Hardware
Notes: Blackboard SafeAssign is not a hardware product.

Criteria Conformance Remarks and Explanations
Level
8.1 General
8.1.1. Generic requirements
8.1.2 Standard connections Not applicable
8.1.3 Color Not applicable
8.2 Hardware products with speech output
8.2.1 Speech volume gain
8.2.1.1 Speech volume range Not applicable
8.2.1.2 Incremental volume control Not applicable
8.2.2 Magnetic coupling
8.2.2.1 Fixed-line devices Not applicable
8.2.2.2 Wireless communication devices Not applicable
8.3 Physical access to ICT
8.3.1 General (informative) Not applicable
8.3.2 Clear floor or ground space
8.3.2.1 Change in level Not applicable
8.3.2.2 Clear floor or ground space Not applicable
8.3.2.3 Approach
8.3.2.3.1 General Not applicable
8.3.2.3.2 Forward approach Not applicable
8.3.2.3.3 Parallel approach Not applicable
8.3.2.4 Knee and toe clearance width Not applicable
8.3.2.5 Toe clearance Not applicable
8.3.2.6 Knee clearance Not applicable
8.3.3 Reach range for ICT
8.3.3.1 Forward reach
8.3.3.1.1 Unobstructed high forward reach Not applicable
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Level
8.3.3.1.2 Unobstructed low forward reach Not applicable
8.3.3.1.3 Outward reach
8.3.3.1.3.1 Clear floor space Not applicable
8.3.3.1.3.2 Obstructed (< 510 mm) forward Not applicable
reach
8.3.3.1.3.3 Obstructed (< 635 mm) forward Not applicable
reach
8.3.3.2 Side reach
8.3.3.2.1 Unobstructed high side reach Not applicable
8.3.3.2.2 Unobstructed low side reach Not applicable
8.3.3.2.3 Obstructed side reach
8.3.3.2.3.1 Obstructed (<= 255 mm) side Not applicable
reach
8.3.3.2.3.2 Obstructed (<= 610 mm) side Not applicable
reach
8.3.4 Visibility Not applicable
8.3.5 Installation instructions Not applicable
8.4 Mechanically operable parts
8.4.1 Numeric keys Not applicable
8.4.2 Operation of mechanical parts
8.4.2.1 Means of operation of mechanical Not applicable
parts
8.4.2.2 Force of operation of mechanical Not applicable
parts
8.4.3 Keys, tickets and fare cards Not applicable
8.5 Tactile indication of speech mode Not applicable
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EN 301 549 Functional Accessible Requirements: 9 Web

9.1 General (Informative)
9.2 Web content requirements
9.2.1 Non-text Content Partially supports Refer to WCAG Level A 1.1.1 Non-
text Content
9.2.2 Audio-only and Video- Not applicable
only (Prerecorded)
9.2.3 Captions (Prerecorded) Not applicable
9.2.4 Audio Description or Not applicable
Media Alternative
(Prerecorded)
9.2.5 Captions (Live) Not applicable
(prerecorded)
9.2.7 Info and Relationships Partially supports Refer to WCAG Level A 1.3.1 Info
and Relationships
9.2.8 Meaningful Sequence Supports
9.2.9 Sensory Characteristics Supports
9.2.10 Use of Color Supports
9.2.11 Audio Control Not applicable
9.2.12 Contrast (minimum) Partially supports Refer to WCAG Level AA 1.4.3
Contrast (Minimum)
9.2.13 Resize text Supports
9.2.14 Images of text Supports
9.2.15 Keyboard Supports
9.2.16 No Keyboard Trap Supports
9.2.17 Timing Adjustable Does not support Refer to WCAG Level A 2.2.1 Timing
adjustable
9.2.18 Pause, stop, hide Not applicable
9.2.19 Three flashes or below Supports
threshold
9.2.20 Bypass Blocks Supports
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9.2.21 Page Titled Supports
9.2.22 Focus Order Partially supports Refer to WCAG Level A 2.4.3 Focus
Order
9.2.23 Link Purpose (In Supports
Context)
9.2.24 Multiple Ways Not applicable
9.2.25 Headings and Labels Supports
9.2.26 Focus Visible Partially supports Refer to WCAG Level AA 2.4.7
Visible focus
9.2.27 Language of Page Supports
9.2.28 Language of Parts Supports
9.2.29 On Focus Supports
9.2.30 On Input Supports
9.2.31 Consistent Navigation Supports
9.2.32 Consistent Identification Supports
9.2.33 Error Identification Not applicable
9.2.34 Labels or Instructions Supports
9.2.35 Error Suggestion Not applicable

9.2.36 Error Prevention (Legal, Not applicable
Financial, Data)
9.2.37 Parsing Supports
9.2.38 Name, role, value Partially supports Refer to 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
9.3 WCAG 2.0 Conformance Partially supports Refer to the WCAG 2.1 section.
requirements
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EN 301 549 Functional Accessible Requirements: 10 Non-web documents
Notes: Blackboard SafeAssign is not a non-web document.

10.2 Document success criteria
10.2.1 Non-text Content Not applicable
10.2.2 Audio-only and Video- Not applicable
only (Prerecorded)
10.2.3 Captions (Prerecorded) Not applicable
10.2.4 Audio Description or Not applicable
Media Alternative
(Prerecorded)
10.2.5 Captions (Live) Not applicable
(prerecorded)
10.2.7 Info and Relationships Not applicable
10.2.8 Meaningful Sequence Not applicable
10.2.9 Sensory Characteristics Not applicable
10.2.10 Use of Color Not applicable
10.2.11 Audio Control Not applicable
10.2.12 Contrast (minimum) Not applicable
10.2.13 Resize text Not applicable
10.2.14 Images of text Not applicable
10.2.15 Keyboard Not applicable
10.2.16 No Keyboard Trap Not applicable
10.2.17 Timing Adjustable Not applicable
10.2.18 Pause, stop, hide Not applicable
10.2.19 Three flashes or below Not applicable
threshold
10.2.20 Empty clause
10.2.21 Document titled Not applicable
10.2.22 Focus Order Not applicable
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10.2.23 Link Purpose (In Not applicable
Context)
10.2.25 Headings and Labels Not applicable
10.2.26 Focus Visible Not applicable
10.2.27 Language of Page Not applicable
10.2.28 Language of Parts Not applicable
10.2.29 On Focus Not applicable
10.2.30 On Input Not applicable
10.2.33 Error Identification Not applicable
10.2.34 Labels or Instructions Not applicable
10.2.35 Error Suggestion Not applicable

10.2.36 Error Prevention Not applicable
(Legal, Financial, Data)
10.2.37 Parsing Not applicable
10.2.38 Name, role, value Not applicable
10.2.39 Caption positioning Not applicable
timing
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EN 301 549 Functional Accessible Requirements: 11 Software
Notes: Blackboard SafeAssign is not a software product.

11.2 Non-Web software Not applicable
success criteria
11.2.1 Non-Web software
success criteria (excluding
closed functionality)
11.2.1.1 Non-text Content Not applicable
(screen reader supported)
11.2.1.2 Audio-only and Video- Not applicable
only (Prerecorded)
11.2.1.3 Captions Not applicable
(Prerecorded)
11.2.1.4 Audio Description or Not applicable
Media Alternative
(Prerecorded)
11.2.1.5 Captions (Live) Not applicable
11.2.1.6 Audio description Not applicable
(prerecorded)
11.2.1.7 Info and Relationships Not applicable
11.2.1.8 Meaningful Sequence Not applicable
11.2.1.9 Sensory Not applicable
Characteristics
11.2.1.10 Use of Color Not applicable
11.2.1.11 Audio Control Not applicable
11.2.1.12 Contrast (minimum) Not applicable
11.2.1.13 Resize text Not applicable
11.2.1.14 Images of text Not applicable
11.2.1.15 Keyboard Not applicable
11.2.1.16 No Keyboard Trap Not applicable
11.2.1.17 Timing Adjustable Not applicable
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11.2.1.18 Pause, stop, hide Not applicable
11.2.1.19 Three flashes or Not applicable
below threshold
11.2.1.20 Empty clause
11.2.1.22 Focus Order Not applicable
11.2.1.23 Link Purpose (In Not applicable
Context)
11.2.1.25 Headings and Labels Not applicable
11.2.1.26 Focus Visible Not applicable
11.2.1.27 Language of Not applicable
Software
11.2.1.29 On Focus Not applicable
11.2.1.30 On Input Not applicable
11.2.1.33 Error Identification Not applicable
11.2.1.34 Labels or Not applicable
Instructions
11.2.1.35 Error Suggestion Not applicable
11.2.1.36 Error Prevention Not applicable
(Legal, Financial, Data)
11.2.1.37 Parsing Not applicable
11.2.1.38 Name, role, value Not applicable
11.2.2 Non-Web software
success criteria (closed
functionality)
11.2.2.1 Non-text Content Not applicable
(screen reader supported)
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11.2.2.2 Audio-only and video-
only (pre-recorded)
11.2.2.2.1 Pre-recorded audio- Not applicable
only
11.2.2.2.2 Pre-recorded video- Not applicable
only
11.2.2.4 Audio Description or Not applicable
Media Alternative
(Prerecorded)
11.2.2.7 Info and Relationships Not applicable
11.2.2.8 Meaningful Sequence Not applicable
11.2.2.13 Resize text Not applicable
11.2.2.14 Images of text Not applicable
11.2.2.15 Keyboard Not applicable
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11.2.2.27 Language of Not applicable
Software
11.2.2.33 Error Identification Not applicable
11.2.2.37 Parsing Not applicable
11.2.2.38 Name, role, value Not applicable
11.3 Interoperability with
assistive technology
11.3.1 Closed functionality N/A
11.3.2 Accessibility services
11.3.2.1 Platform accessibility Not applicable
service support for software
that provides a user interface
11.3.2.2 Platform accessibility Not applicable
service support for assistive
technologies
11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility Not applicable
services
11.3.2.4 Assistive technology Not applicable
11.3.2.5 Object information Not applicable
11.3.2.6 Row, column, and Not applicable
headers
11.3.2.7 Values Not applicable
11.3.2.8 Label relationships Not applicable
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11.3.2.9 Parent-child Not applicable
relationships
11.3.2.10 Text Not applicable
11.3.2.11 List of available Not applicable
actions
11.3.2.12 Execution of Not applicable
available actions
11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus Not applicable
and selection attributes
11.3.2.14 Modification of Not applicable
focus and selection attributes
11.3.2.15 Change notification Not applicable
11.3.2.16 Modifications of Not applicable
states and properties
11.3.2.17 Modifications of Not applicable
values and text
11.4 Documented accessibility
usage
11.4.1 User control of Not applicable
accessibility services
11.4.2 No disruption of Not applicable
accessibility features
11.5 User preferences Not applicable
11.6 Authoring tools
11.6.1 Content technology Not applicable
11.6.2 Accessible content Not applicable
creation
11.6.3 Preservation of Not applicable
accessibility information in
transformations
11.6.4 Repair assistance Not applicable
11.6.5 Templates Not applicable
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EN 301 549 Functional Accessible Requirements: 12 Document and support services

12.1 Product
documentation
12.1.1 Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign
Accessibility and documentation lists and explains
compatibility the accessibility and compatibility
features features of the product.
12.1.2 Accessible Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign
documentation documentation mostly complies
with WCAG 2.1 A/AA, but there
may be older content posted that
has not been verified for
accessibility.
12.2 Support
services
12.2.1 General
(informative)
12.2.2 Not applicable Blackboard SafeAssign does not
Information on offer support services.
accessibility and
compatibility
features
12.2.3 Effective Partially supports Support services are provided via
communication email, which may not be accessible
to some users.
12.2.4 Accessible Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign
documentation documentation mostly complies
with WCAG 2.1 A/AA, but there
may be older content posted that
has not been verified for
accessibility.
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EN 301 549 Functional Accessible Requirements: 13 ICT providing relay or
emergency service access
Notes: Blackboard SafeAssign does not provide relay or emergency service access.
Level
13.1.1 General (Informative)
13.1.2 Text relay services Not applicable
13.1.3 Sign relay services Not applicable
13.1.4 Lip-reading relay services Not applicable
13.1.5 Captioned telephony services Not applicable
13.1.6 Speech to speech relay services Not applicable
13.2 Access to relay services Not applicable
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The information provided in this document is for informational purposes only. Statements
regarding Blackboard’s product development initiatives, including new products and future
product upgrades, updates or enhancements represent our current intentions, but may be
modified, delayed or abandoned without prior notice and there is no assurance that such
offering, upgrades, updates or functionality will become available unless and until they have
been made generally available to our customers.
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Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) ® 2.

Project Name: Blackboard SafeAssign

Last Revision Date: 12 September 2019

VPAT® 2.3 Version 1.0

Name of Blackboard SafeAssign

The following applications were used as part of the audit to identify

Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements

WCAG 2.1 Report

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Success Criteria, Level A

1.1.1 Non-text Content Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web

 The identification and

semantic structure of the

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence Supports The correct reading sequence is

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

1.4.1 Use of Color Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

1.4.2 Audio Control Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web

2.1.1 Keyboard Supports All functionality is operable using

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable Not applicable Timeouts are managed by the

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign web

2.4.2 Page Titled Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

2.4.3 Focus Order Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

 Buttons are used for

 There is a mismatch between

3.1.1 Language of Page Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

3.2.1 On Focus Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

3.2.2 On Input Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

3.3.1 Error Identification Not applicable There are no error messages in

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

4.1.1 Parsing Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign web

 Buttons are used for

1.2.4 Captions (Live) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

1.3.4 Orientation (2.1 only) Supports All content and functionality

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

 Highlighted text has

1.4.4 Resize text Supports Text is resizable to 200%

1.4.5 Images of Text Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

1.4.10 Reflow (2.1 only) Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (2.1 only) Supports The visual presentation of

1.4.12 Text Spacing (2.1 only) Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

 Custom tooltips are

2.4.5 Multiple Ways Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

2.4.6 Headings and Labels Supports Headings and labels are

Blackboard SafeAssign web

2.4.7 Focus Visible Partially supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

 Focus can be masked by

3.1.2 Language of Parts Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

3.2.4 Consistent Identification Supports The Blackboard SafeAssign

3.3.3 Error Suggestion Not applicable There are no error messages

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Not applicable The Blackboard SafeAssign

1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded) Not evaluated

1.2.7 Extended Audio Description Not evaluated

1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded) Not evaluated

1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) Not evaluated

1.3.6 Identify Purpose (2.1 only) Not evaluated

1.4.6 Contrast Enhanced Not evaluated

1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio Not evaluated

1.4.8 Visual Presentation Not evaluated

1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception) Not evaluated